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cheesepuppy's review against another edition
4.5
Multigenerational
Graphic: Xenophobia, Lesbophobia, Cultural appropriation, Racism, Child abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Classism, Colonisation, Sexual content, Rape, Homophobia, and Suicidal thoughts
laurenw22's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I could not put this one down, I think I devoured it in less than 2 days. Here Comes the Sun is a story of 3 women, a mother and her two daughters, in Jamaica, living in poverty alongside the wealth of tourism - which is simultaneously their source of income and threatening to destroy them. The book totally immerses you into their lives and although it takes a few chapters to get going as secrets start to be revealed you will find yourself entirely hooked. The descriptions of Jamaica was pretty stunning, but the book is not a light read. As our characters continuously hurt each other, and look back to wonder if it was ever worth it, you’ll be left thinking about them for days after.
Graphic: Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual violence, Pedophilia, and Homophobia
marbelousreads's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Wow. This book took my breath away. It was beautifully written and it explored a lot of the hard choices that people make because of poverty. The consequences and the cycle they create.
Graphic: Child abuse, Murder, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
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